H.R.es86 - Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.86 allocates funds for the expenses of the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 119th Congress. The resolution provides $31,714,000 for staff salaries and other expenses. The funds are divided into two periods, each with a limit of $15,857,000, corresponding to the two sessions of Congress in 2025 and 2026.
Expected Effects
This resolution ensures the Committee on the Judiciary has the financial resources to operate. It enables them to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and perform other necessary functions. The resolution also establishes a framework for how these funds are to be spent, requiring vouchers authorized by the Committee and approved by the Committee on House Administration.
Potential Benefits
- Enables the Committee on the Judiciary to function effectively, ensuring legislative oversight.
- Supports staff salaries, potentially retaining experienced personnel.
- Provides financial resources for investigations and hearings related to the justice system.
- Ensures accountability through voucher requirements and oversight by the Committee on House Administration.
- Facilitates the Committee's ability to address issues within its jurisdiction.
Potential Disadvantages
- The allocated amount might be insufficient for all the Committee's needs, potentially limiting its scope.
- Funds could be used inefficiently if not managed properly.
- The resolution itself doesn't guarantee any specific positive outcomes, only provides financial means.
- There is a risk of partisan use of funds, depending on the Committee's priorities.
- The resolution does not address the effectiveness of the Committee's work, only its funding.
Constitutional Alignment
Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. This resolution aligns with this power as it allocates funds for a congressional committee. The resolution also aligns with the implied powers of Congress to oversee the functioning of its own committees.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).